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The Four-Category Ontology: A Metaphysical Foundation for Natural Science Lowe, E. J. (Durham University)
The Four-Category Ontology: A Metaphysical Foundation for Natural Science
Lowe, E. J. (Durham University)
E. J. Lowe, a prominent figure in contemporary metaphysics, sets out and defends his theory of what there is. His four-category ontology is a metaphysical system which recognizes four fundamental categories of beings: substantial and non-substantial particulars and substantial and non-substantial universals. Lowe argues that this system has an explanatory power which is unrivalled by more parsimonious theories and that this counts decisively in its favour. He showsthat it provides a powerful explanatory framework for a unified account of causation, dispositions, natural laws, natural necessity and many other related matters, thus constituting a full metaphysical foundation for natural science.
238 pages, 2 tables, 11 figures
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | November 1, 2007 |
| ISBN13 | 9780199229819 |
| Publishers | Oxford University Press |
| Pages | 238 |
| Dimensions | 159 × 235 × 15 mm · 390 g |
| Language | English |
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